My wife and I own an X5 and an X3, and though, admittedly, the X3 is no X5, we have found it to be a wonderful car. Build quality is superb, fit and finish is first-class, and the ride and engine are wonderful. I agree that if you get the "basic" X3 (which is what they use for most loaners), the inside looks very plain and cheap. If you get the premium package, though, the interior is beautiful, and plush.

Juan

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Whenever I text "Barack," my phone suggests the word "Capable." I guess my my phone IS pretty smart.